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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.10, 2,877.45 and 764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.10, 2,877.45 and 764.50 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.10 : 2,877.45 = 764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.10/2,877.45 = 764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.10x = 2,877.45 × 764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.10x = 2,199,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,810.53/1,920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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